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RCB
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Phil SaltOverseas
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Virat Kohli
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Devdutt Padikkal
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Rajat PatidarCaptain
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Tim DavidOverseas
DC won.
Final The pre-match call gave DC a 95% edge — how it held up, the full scorecard, and the standings impact are below.
| Factor | Value |
|---|---|
| RCB win probability | 5% |
| DC win probability | 95% |
| Model favorite | DC |
| Venue | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Venue bias (bat-first vs chase) | 44% vs 56% |
| Average first-innings score |
Final. DC were the final model favorite at 95% before the archived review, score context, and standings pressure update.
5%95%Final. The archived page for Saturday, 18 April 2026 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru still carries the final model call of DC at 95%. M Chinnaswamy Stadium has leaned slightly towards the chase so far, with chasing sides winning 56% of the tracked sample. KL Rahul and Prithvi Shaw remain the cleanest batting identifiers for DC, while Josh Hazlewood is the direct counter from RCB. The table now shows RCB at #1 and DC at #7, which keeps the result tied back to the wider season picture.
The probabilities shown are final-state snapshots derived from the completed match context.
RCB DCAuto-sourced from ESPNcricinfo team-sheet feed.
RCBDC closed with the edge. DC do not have the stronger table position, so the edge here depends on venue fit and matchup inputs rather than the standings gap alone.
RCB are in the current top four, so the pressure is about protecting margin and net run rate rather than chasing the cut line. Recent form: WWLLW.
DC are in the playoff-pressure band at #7. Each result now changes the qualification picture more than early-season noise. Recent form: LWLLW.
How the other recent fixtures played out — scorecard, the moment it tilted, and the standings impact.
| 186 runs |
| Start (IST) | 15:30 · 2026-04-18 |
| Result | Final |
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